4-Hour Online, Self-Paced Course
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Understanding how data moves across a network is fundamental to working with Ethernet, TCP/IP, the Internet, and virtually every modern communications system.
Data Networking 101 provides a clear introduction to the essential concepts behind packet-based communications. Students learn how networking functions are organized into layers, how the TCP/IP protocol suite fits within those layers, and how packets are forwarded from a source toward their destination.
This course is designed to remove some of the mystery surrounding data networking terminology and provide students with a solid foundation for continued study in Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, routing, Wireshark, and network troubleshooting.
The course is delivered online and self-paced, allowing students to complete the material on their own schedule within the course access period.
Course Description
Data Networking 101 introduces the fundamental principles and concepts used in modern packet networks.
The course begins with the layered model of data communications and then examines the TCP/IP protocol stack that powers the Internet. Students learn how network devices use addresses and forwarding information to move packets toward their destinations and where the addresses used by network devices originate.
By the end of the course, students should have a much clearer understanding of how Ethernet, TCP/IP, and packet forwarding work together to provide modern data communications.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students should have a solid foundation in:
- The fundamental principles of packet-switched data networks
- The layered model of data communications
- The TCP/IP protocol stack
- Destination-based packet forwarding
- Network addressing and how network devices obtain addresses
- The relationship between Ethernet, TCP/IP, and Internet communications
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for anyone who needs a practical introduction to data networking, including:
- Broadband and telecommunications technicians
- New network support personnel
- Customer support and technical support staff
- Field technicians
- Sales engineers and technical sales personnel
- Employees moving into networking-related roles
- Anyone beginning their study of Ethernet, TCP/IP, or Internet networking
No previous networking experience is required.
Course Prerequisites
None.
This is an introductory course designed for students who are new to data networking or who want to strengthen their understanding of networking fundamentals.
Course Materials
Students are provided with supporting course materials in PDF format. Video lessons, exercises, and other course activities are accessed through the CellStream Online learning environment using a standard web browser.
Course Outline
Section 1: The Layered Model of Data Communications
Section 2: The TCP/IP Protocol Stack
Section 3: Destination-Based Forwarding
Section 4: Where Network Elements Get their Addresses
Section 5: Course Summary
Build Your Networking Foundation
Data Networking 101 provides the foundation for understanding many of the technologies encountered in broadband, telecommunications, enterprise networking, and Internet operations.
If terms such as packets, protocols, TCP/IP, addressing, forwarding, and network layers are part of your job—or soon will be—this course provides an excellent place to start.
Take the course online at CellStream Online School of Network Science.
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